Lime!!
First and foremost, a bowl of fresh limes. Cut your empanada in half and squeeze a bit of lime into it. Lime is almost a staple in every dish in Latin America.
Dips
Mmm, we love dips! We’ve gathered our favorites, the ones we think pair best with our empanadas.
SALSA
Salsa is fresh and spicy! We usually add tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, chili, and spring onions into a bowl and blend them together. You decide how much chili and jalapeños to use.
AVOCADO
The creamy dip is almost a must-have! We blend avocado, parsley, and lime together. Taste and adjust with pepper and salt for the perfect balance. You can also add garlic and crème fraîche if you’d like.
CHIMICHURRI
The oil-based and spicy dip! We combine parsley, onion, vinegar, olive oil, and pepper. Everything is finely chopped, or blended, to create a fresh and spicy dip.
OLIVES
For olive lovers! A simple and delicious dip for all of you who love olives. We blend Kalamata olives and mayo together. You control the ratio of mayo to olives.
A simple salad!
Many salads pair well with empanadas. We have two recommendations for you:
CORN-SALAD
A corn salad adds a crispy element to empanadas. You can mix corn, finely chopped bell pepper, red onion, lime, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simple and full of delicious flavor!
TOMATO-SALAD
This recipe is very simple, and if you’ve traveled in Latin America, you’ll definitely recognize it. Mix finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, chili (optional, habanero), cilantro, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a lot of fresh lime juice! You control the proportions – especially when it comes to chili and cilantro.
Tapas table
Empanadas are a wonderful addition to the tapas table! If you have a cutting board filled with treats like stuffed olives with almonds or garlic, manchego cheese, goat cheese, serrano ham, toasted bread with olive oil, small stuffed peppers – we could go on for a while! But on this cutting board, empanadas fit perfectly.
